Nightmare on Grayson through the years

October 31, 2012 10:37 PM

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Playing the part of an evil mother, Nicole Martinez, left, provides scary entertainment for one of the last crowds at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Their last shows at the East Grayson Street building will be Friday and Saturday. less

Playing the part of an evil mother, Nicole Martinez, left, provides scary entertainment for one of the last crowds at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the ... more

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Krixuz Jimenez, 2, (cq), gets his photo taken with Leatherface a character from the movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, played by Marc Matthesson, as one of the last crowds gathers forNightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. The last two nights will be Friday and Saturday. less

Krixuz Jimenez, 2, (cq), gets his photo taken with Leatherface a character from the movie The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, played by Marc Matthesson, as one of the last crowds gathers forNightmare on Grayson, ... more

Squeaky the Clown participates in a line dance as one of the last crowds gathers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. less

Squeaky the Clown participates in a line dance as one of the last crowds gathers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the ... more

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Squeaky the Clown participates in a line dance as one of the last crowds gathers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. less

Squeaky the Clown participates in a line dance as one of the last crowds gathers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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David Hernandez gets his face painted for his zombie part at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run.

David Hernandez gets his face painted for his zombie part at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run.

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

David Hernandez gets his face painted for his zombie part at... Photo-3673365.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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A group makes its way throug a part of Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Two last nights are scheduled for Friday and Saturday. less

A group makes its way throug a part of Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Two last nights are scheduled for ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

A group makes its way throug a part of Nightmare on Grayson,... Photo-3673496.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Nightmare on Grayson manager Gordon Wise, calls out instructions for one of the last crowds, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Two more runs are scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights. less

Nightmare on Grayson manager Gordon Wise, calls out instructions for one of the last crowds, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Two ... more

Raven Diamond, right, waits for a group as one of the last crowds gathers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. less

Raven Diamond, right, waits for a group as one of the last crowds gathers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

Raven Diamond, right, waits for a group as one of the last crowds... Photo-3673498.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Matthew Gonzales waits to provide scary entertainment for one of the last crowds at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. less

Matthew Gonzales waits to provide scary entertainment for one of the last crowds at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the ... more

Heather Riddle, left, and Lindi Ragsdale wait to buy tickets for one of the last nights at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. less

Heather Riddle, left, and Lindi Ragsdale wait to buy tickets for one of the last nights at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location ... more

After the last of the crowds leaves Nightmare on Grayson, employees exit for a group photo, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

After the last of the crowds leaves Nightmare on Grayson, employees exit for a group photo, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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After the lasts of the crowds leave Nightmare on Grayson, employees gather for a group photo, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

After the lasts of the crowds leave Nightmare on Grayson, employees gather for a group photo, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

After the lasts of the crowds leave Nightmare on Grayson, employees... Photo-3674086.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Employees walk back in after gather for a group photo at the end of show at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

Employees walk back in after gather for a group photo at the end of show at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Jackson Cusack heads to an employees group photo at the end of the show at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

Jackson Cusack heads to an employees group photo at the end of the show at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

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Michael Kitchen, aka Freddy Krueger, waits for customers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

Michael Kitchen, aka Freddy Krueger, waits for customers at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and ... more

Lindsey Dennis and Aubrey Moy, of New Braunsfels, wait their turn at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

Lindsey Dennis and Aubrey Moy, of New Braunsfels, wait their turn at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. ... more

Photo: Jerry Lara, San Antonio Express-News

Lindsey Dennis and Aubrey Moy, of New Braunsfels, wait their turn... Photo-3674090.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Derrick Johns, aka Rayvn, with Brothers of the Flame perform at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and Saturday night are the last shows on scheduled. less

Derrick Johns, aka Rayvn, with Brothers of the Flame perform at Nightmare on Grayson, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012. The event is schedule to move out of the East Grayson Street location for the next run. Friday and ... more

One of many rooms inside the Nightmare on Grayson, which is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

One of many rooms inside the Nightmare on Grayson, which is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

Photo: Juanito M. Garza, San Antonio Express-News

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Adam Preciado, general manager of Nightmare on Grayson Street, works on a mask for the upcoming event. Nightmare on Grayson is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

Adam Preciado, general manager of Nightmare on Grayson Street, works on a mask for the upcoming event. Nightmare on Grayson is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

One of many rooms inside the Nightmare. Nightmare on Grayson is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

One of many rooms inside the Nightmare. Nightmare on Grayson is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

Photo: Juanito M. Garza, San Antonio Express-News

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The makeup room with sketches of characters to be worked on. Nightmare on Grayson is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

The makeup room with sketches of characters to be worked on. Nightmare on Grayson is closing after 24 years to make room for retail and loft development there.

Photo: Juanito M. Garza, San Antonio Express-News

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Kin Man ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (background) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (background) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor... Photo-1703537.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (center) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (center) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor... Photo-1703538.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor... Photo-1703539.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Visitors to Nightmare on Grayson Street get a fright from actor Jerome Barideaux (left) dressed as a seven-foot clown during the haunted house's opening night on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Actor Jerome Barideaux walks down an eerie-looking hallway to his spot to frighten guests at Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Barideaux wore mechanical stilts to make his appear over seven feet tall. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Actor Jerome Barideaux walks down an eerie-looking hallway to his spot to frighten guests at Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Barideaux wore mechanical stilts to make his appear over ... more

Masks from previous years line a wall in the costume area of Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Most of the masks have been retired for more customized masks with more detail according to the haunted house actors. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Masks from previous years line a wall in the costume area of Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Most of the masks have been retired for more customized masks with more detail according to ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Raven Diamond (center) as seen before she puts on her mask to for a dunking booth at Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The dunking booth was cancelled so Diamond had to get into another costume to frighten visitors to the haunted house. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Raven Diamond (center) as seen before she puts on her mask to for a dunking booth at Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The dunking booth was cancelled so Diamond had to get into another ... more

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Actress Beija Colon (center) gets makeup work by artist Tara Burns (left of Colon) moments before Nightmare on Grayson Street's opening night of their haunted house on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. About 30 actors are used to scare visitors at the haunted house. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Actress Beija Colon (center) gets makeup work by artist Tara Burns (left of Colon) moments before Nightmare on Grayson Street's opening night of their haunted house on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. About 30 actors ... more

Actor Ryan Valdez gets splattered with with glow-in-the-dark paint in preparation for Nightmare on Grayson Street's opening night of their haunted house on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Actor Ryan Valdez gets splattered with with glow-in-the-dark paint in preparation for Nightmare on Grayson Street's opening night of their haunted house on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Kin Man ... more

Actor Jerome Barideaux puts on mechanical stilts to make him appear over seven feet tall to attempt to scare visitors at Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Barideaux has been with the company for seven years playing various scary roles. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Actor Jerome Barideaux puts on mechanical stilts to make him appear over seven feet tall to attempt to scare visitors at Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Barideaux has been with the ... more

Photo: Kin Man Hui, /

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Actors Raven Diamond (left) and Leonard Castillo get ready to spook visitors at the opening night of Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The pair were part of the 30 actors used in the haunted house used to give visitors a fright along the maze. Kin Man Hui/kmhui@express-news.net less

Actors Raven Diamond (left) and Leonard Castillo get ready to spook visitors at the opening night of Nightmare on Grayson Street on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. The pair were part of the 30 actors used in the ... more

James Escobar is one of many original characters at Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007.

James Escobar is one of many original characters at Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Thursday, Oct. 18, 2007.

Photo: LISA KRANTZ, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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FOR 210SA- Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, September 28, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA)

FOR 210SA- Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, September 28, 2007. (ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA/ SPECIAL TO 210SA)

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007. Photo-3501976.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007. Photo-3501977.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio, Texas on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on September 28, 2007. Photo-3501973.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

Nightmare on Grayson in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007. Photo-3501979.31765 - San Antonio Express-News

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Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Nightmare on Grayson Street in San Antonio on Friday, September 28, 2007.

Photo: ALICIA WAGNER CALZADA, SPECIAL TO THE EXPRESS-NEWS

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James Escobar (right), as a monster in Frankenstein's lab scares people on Oct. 18, 2003, as they make their way through the Nightmare on Grayson haunted house.

James Escobar (right), as a monster in Frankenstein's lab scares people on Oct. 18, 2003, as they make their way through the Nightmare on Grayson haunted house.

Photo: EDWARD A. ORNELAS, SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS

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Shadows of people waiting in line to go inside the haunted house Nightmare on Grayson Street Sunday, Nov. 24, 1999, frame the sign Fright Show. The shawdow was cast from the flares warning passing cars of the crowded sidewalks.

Shadows of people waiting in line to go inside the haunted house Nightmare on Grayson Street Sunday, Nov. 24, 1999, frame the sign Fright Show. The shawdow was cast from the flares warning passing cars of the